Studies Weekly TX Edition Week 13

What is the first paragraph of the Constitution called?

• the Preface

• the Preface

• the Preamble

• the Introduction

For whom should we secure the blessings of liberty?

• for all the people

• for the states

• for ourselves and posterity

• for the federal government

What is the first line of the Constitution of the United States?

• When in the course of human events …

• Four score and seven years ago …

• Ask not what your country can do for you …

• We the People …

Which branch of government is responsible for raising and spending money?

• judicial branch

• executive branch

• legislative branch

• military branch

Who is in charge of the military?

• judicial branch

• executive branch

• legislative branch

• military branch

Which branch makes the laws of the United States?

• judicial branch

• executive branch

• legislative branch

• military branch

What does Article 4 of the Constitution discuss?

• dealings with foreign countries

• relations between states and with the federal government

• relations between the North and South concerning slavery

• allowing each state their own form of government

Criminals must be returned to their state of citizenship by whom?

• state militia and their agencies

• parole officers and their agency

• state law enforcement agencies

• prison officials and their agency

Each state constitution needs to be __________.

• an independent government

• a confederation government

• a republican government

• a representative democracy

How is the Constitution changed?

• by creating a new document

• by going through the Supreme Court

• by a referendum

• by creating an amendment